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Meaning of inquiring
Having a desire to learn or know more about something.
Etymology of inquiring
The word "inquiring" comes from the Old French "enquirier", which is derived from the Latin "inquirere", meaning "to seek or ask for"
The Latin "inquirere" is a combination of "in" (meaning "on" or "into") and "quaerere" (meaning "to seek" or "to ask")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of seeking or asking for information.
Synonyms
inquisitive
curious
questioning
probing
investigative
exploratory
analytical
inquiring
scrutinizing
searching
researching
examining
inspecting
inductive
deductive
perceptive
keen
sharp
piercing
discerning
astute
intuitive
nosy
prying
meddling
intrusive
inquisitorial
interrogative
catechistical
curious
interested
engaged
attentive
observant
mindful
aware
perceptive.
Definitions
- Having a curious or inquiring mind, eager to learn or know more about something
- Conducting an inquiry or investigation, especially in a formal or official manner
- Asking questions, especially in a formal or systematic way
Usage Examples
- The inquiring mind of a child is always asking questions about the world around them
- The detective was inquiring about the suspect's whereabouts on the night of the crime
- The company is inquiring into the cause of the recent decline in sales
Antonyms
apathetic
indifferent
uninterested
disengaged
inattentive
uncurious
incurious
uninquiring
disinterested
detached
aloof
unconcerned
uninvolved
unresponsive
lethargic
sluggish
dormant
passive
complacent
satisfied
content
resigned.